Premier League: Arsenal can win the title, says Mesut Ozil

Sep 13, 2013
Premier League: Arsenal can win the title, says Mesut Ozil
Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil is convinced Arsenal can challenge for the Premier League title this season. The new Arsenal star was introduced to the British media on Thursday after his club-record move from Real Madrid on transfer deadline day. Ozil joined the Gunners for £42.5million and is expected to make his Premier League debut at Sunderland on Saturday. Arsenal have started their Premier League season with two victories and one defeat, and Ozil is confident they have the quality to be title contenders. Asked if Arsenal can mount a serious title challenge, he said: "Of course, definitely. I know the team and the talent we have here. Every player wants to be successful and Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world. We definitely want to achieve something with this team - that is what we work for. Of course it will be very difficult because the league is the strongest in the world. But we will give everything to achieve success. We want to play attractive football to improve but of course also successful football. I can't promise to win trophies but I can promise as a team we can give our all to in trophies." Ozil said that he had spoken to his international team-mates, Lukas Podolski and Per Mertesacker, about the club, but the main reason that persuaded him to sign for the Gunners was Arsene Wenger. "Arsenal is a very well-known club, a very successful club with very young players, and the young players develop very well here," Ozil said. "This was one of the reasons why I chose to come here, I want to continue to improve myself. I am really happy to be here under such a great manager. That was most important for us, what he thinks about me, what his plans are with me. I decided to come to Arsenal because I have the trust in this familiar environment." Ozil will wear the Arsenal shirt for the first time in an official match on Saturday, here are the odds for the game at Sunderland at Bet365: Sunderland win - 5/1 Draw - 29/10 Arsenal win - 4/6
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